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Order Now Odia Book Parichaya By Dr. Pratibha Ray From Odisha Shop

Parichaya is a critically acclaimed novel by the renowned Odia author Pratibha Ray. The book tells the story of a young girl named Padma, who is married off at a young age to a much older man. Despite the challenges she faces, Padma manages to carve out a life for herself, though not without sacrificing her own dreams and desires.

Through Padma’s story, Pratibha Ray explores themes of gender inequality, women’s oppression, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. The novel is a powerful commentary on the plight of women in India and has been hailed as a seminal work in feminist literature.

First published in 1979, Parichaya has been reprinted several times and has become a cultural phenomenon in Odisha. This edition of the book, the 10th edition, has been beautifully packaged in hardcover and is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature, women’s studies, or feminist theory.